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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. As the governing committee goes to Nick’s house for their regular meeting they hear what approaching?

2. Which character kills Horgan with a ball of lightning?

3. Where does Ndine Cross drive her Vespa to?

4. Who intends to plant a bomb to destroy everyone on the governing council?

5. Who intrudes Mother Abigails prayers?

Short Essay Questions

1. Tom and Nick leave Julie behind in Kansas after she tries to do what to them?

2. Why is the Dark Man so afraid of Mother Abigail?

3. Why is Nadine Cross concerned about Harold Lauder?

4. What did Stu Redman die of?

5. Why does Tom Cullen leave Las Vegas?

6. Why did Randall Flagg kill Harold?

7. How does Nick Andros help Tom Cullen?

8. Why can Flagg not remember who he is when he wakes up on an island at the end of the book?

9. Fran and Larry plan to what once they get to Harold's house?

10. What is the Hand of God?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Larry Underwood's character development over the course of the story.

Essay Topic 2

Do you think The Stand could be viewed as an allegory, or a warning, of anything else that might cause society to collapse?

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay describing the author’s narrative tone and writing style. Use examples from the text as evidence for your argument.

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